Nate Andrews
Born: 9/30/1913 in Pembroke, NC, USA
Died: 4/26/1991 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-05-01 | Final Game: 1946-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Nathan Hardy Andrews
Biography
Nate Andrews, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1937 until his retirement in 1946. Throughout his career, Andrews demonstrated a competitive spirit and a strong pitching arsenal, culminating in a record of 41 wins and 54 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. He accumulated 216 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, reflecting his ability to effectively handle high-pressure situations on the mound. His standout performance earned him an All-Star selection during his playing days, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike.
Andrews played during a transformative period in baseball history, experiencing the tail end of the pre-World War II era and the subsequent changes in the game that followed the war. His contributions as a pitcher were significant, as he competed against some of the greatest hitters of his time. Although his record may not have been overwhelmingly dominant, Andrews' consistency and skill as a pitcher left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history, showcasing the resilience and talent required to thrive in the major leagues during such a dynamic period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 54 | 127 | 97 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 773.3 | 798 | 297 | 40 | 236 | 216 | 3.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4.00 | - |
| 1939 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6.75 | - |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6.00 | -242.5 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 14 | 20 | 36 | 34 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 283.7 | 253 | 81 | 75 | 80 | 2.57 | 950.7 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 16 | 15 | 37 | 34 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 257.3 | 263 | 92 | 74 | 76 | 3.22 | -145.6 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 7 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 137.7 | 160 | 70 | 52 | 26 | 4.58 | -1991.2 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 50 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 3.95 | 491.8 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6.00 | -379.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 240 | 8 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 66 | 0.146 | 0.221 | 0.167 | 0.387 | -1296.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | STL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | STL | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 36 | 90 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.156 | -524.4 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 37 | 88 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.114 | -772.0 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 22 | 43 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 127 | 0 | 34 | 179 | 5 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1941 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 11 | 71 | 2 | 2 |
| 1944 | BSN | P | 37 | 0 | 14 | 56 | 2 | 2 |
| 1945 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 127 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews Presbyterian College | Laurinburg | NC | 1932 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1933, 1934 |